Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Agnes of the home, Children: Kim Spencer-Thomas, Salt Lake City, Utah, Robert (Gayle) Inge, Omaha, Nebraska, Rene’ Leonard, Springfield, Virginia, Angela Davis, Stanford, Kentucky, and Graham (Renee) Inge, Herndon, Virginia, a sister, May Pruitt, South Boston, Virginia. He is blessed with many grandchildren: Ryan, Katie, Stacey, Craig, Kyle, Laura, Rachel, Bethany, Katelyn, Justin, Nathan, Krystal, Taylor, Connor, and Sarah. He has 22 great grandchildren with another one on the way. A niece, Barbara Sue and other relatives were close to him. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ada Virginia Inge.
Bob was born on January 1, 1940 in Big Island, Virginia. He graduated from Big Island High School in 1958 and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech). He married Janet Ballinger in 1961. After she passed away in 1966, he married Agnes Vivian Gillock in 1970. He wanted “to be remembered as a good husband and a good father to these kids that God allowed me to help raise. Second, I want to be remembered as a Christian serving the Lord at Bethlehem Baptist and Fairfax Baptist Temple. Third, I want to be remembered as a bridge builder in the DC area so people can travel from point to point.”
Bob was a diligent supervisor and business owner over the years, building over 100 bridges all over the DC area. He received many awards recognizing his safety, integrity, pride, and leadership. He served at his churches as a deacon, going on visitation and soul winning, Sunday School teacher, led nursing home ministry, bus ministry, volunteer labor, and always willing to lend a hand at the church. As well as “fishing for men,” he loved to be on the water fishing with family or friends. Family and friends remember his ability to make them laugh with his witty sense of humor. “Bob the Builder” and “Buster” were his nicknames. A favorite snack was Moon Pies and RC Cola.
A viewing is scheduled from 10:30am until the funeral at Noon, Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Fairfax Baptist Temple, 6401 Missionary Lane, Fairfax Station, Virginia. Pastor Todd Abbey will officiate the ceremony. Burial will be in Stonewall Memory Gardens, 12004 Lee Highway, Manassas, Virginia at 2:00 pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bob’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fairfax Baptist Temple, fbtministries.org. The family would like to thank his loving daughter, Rene for staying by his side and caring for him and Agnes throughout his recent health issues.
